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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

(b) Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago Industries) is filing herewith a press release issued on January 12, 2012, as Exhibit 99.1, which is included herein. The press release was issued to report the retirement, effective February 24, 2012, of Winnebago Industries' executive Chairman of the Board, Robert J. Olson, and the election of Winnebago Industries' Chief Executive Officer and President, Randy J. Potts, to the additional position of Chairman of the Board upon Mr. Olson's retirement. Mr. Olson will retain his role as a member of Winnebago Industries' board of directors.

(c) On January 11, 2012, Winnebago Industries' board of directors approved the grant of 50,000 shares of Winnebago Industries restricted common stock to Mr. Olson, in recognition of his contributions to Winnebago Industries' success during his 43 years of service. The restrictions on the common stock will lapse on final day of Mr. Olson's employment, February 24, 2012.

Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit

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Description

99.1

Press Release of Winnebago Industries, Inc. dated January 12, 2012.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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